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10 Online Business Idea

In today's wireless world, it's easier than ever to launch an Internet-based business. You can reach a wide national – sometimes international – client base and work from anywhere, armed with only a basic knowledge of website maintenance and a knack for communication. If you're ready to take the plunge into becoming an online entrepreneur, we've got 10 ideas to assist you  get off the ground.  1.  Web design  - Have you ever been turned off by a business’s generic-looking website layout? If you know some HTML and have a good eye for design, you can launch a service to create attractive, easy-to-use websites for small businesses. You can put your skills to good use for business owners who want to take their  online  presence to the next level. Build up a portfolio of work with smaller freelance jobs, then create your own website to show it off and bring in a steady stream of clients.  2.  Resume/cover letter writing  - It's a tough truth to swallow, but a  s

Obamacare 101: Enroll by March 31 to avoid penalty, White House clarifies

'If you sign up for insurance by the end of March, you will not face a penalty,' the White House said late Wednesday. Originally, the Obamacare law had been interpreted as giving people until Feb. 15, 2014, to have health coverage. Calls mount, including by Democrats, to give folks more time. The Obama administration has clarified the deadline by which Americans must sign up for health insurance to avoid paying a penalty. That deadline is in fact March 31, not Feb. 15,  according to guidance released by the White House Wednesday night. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), or “Obamacare,” allows Americans to be uninsured for three consecutive months in a calendar year without penalty. The individual mandate to buy insurance begins on Jan. 1, 2014, which means an individual can go without insurance through March 31, 2014, and not pay a fine. Originally, the law was interpreted to mean that a person had to have coverage in effect by March 31. In the health-insurance exchanges –